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Santa Monica - Attorney |
Specialties: Entertainment New Media Tech & Trademark |
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Cheryl HodgsonAttorney at Law - Hodgson Law
General counsel to entertainment, new media, tech start ups, and life improvement; brand consulting; trademark protection and licensing.
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(310)623-3515
(310)919-3909 Fax
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100 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1145 -
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| Profession |
Attorney |
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| Specialty |
Entertainment New Media Tech & Trademark |
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ENT2 [EC] |
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| Business Name |
Hodgson Law |
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| Title |
Attorney at Law |
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| Address |
100 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 950
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1145
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| Work Phone |
(310)623-3515 |
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(310)919-3909 |
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| Web Site |
www.hodgson-law.com |
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| Linked In |
View Profile |
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| Member Since |
7/2010
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Cheryl Hodgson provides guidance and counseling to business owners and entertainment professionals. intellectual property and entertainment law from the inside out. Cheryl Hodgson helps consults and advises business owners in the business organization, contractual matters, trademarks, including international protection and expansion.
Attorney Cheryl Hodgson has more than 25 years of experience in the filing and prosecution of federal and state trademark and service mark applications. She tried federal court cases in entertainment contracts, music, trademarks and copyrights. Ms. Hodgson began her career as a talent agent, served as an artist manager and ran music publishing for Bill Graham Presents. Her years of entertainment experience, both legal and practical, gives her entertainment law clients a distinct advantage during negotiations, whether it is a transaction, or a bottom-line approach to dispute resolution.
Ms. Hodgson’s prior business experience is invaluable to understanding the practical, business needs of her clients. Cheryl has served as President of the California Copyright Conference and is a member of the ADR Panel of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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Intellectual Property Website & Advertising Review - Rights in trademarks are established through proper use. Many overlook the basic rules of usage necessary to successfully register their trademarks.
Contract Review & Negotiations - We draft & negotiate many types of entertainment related contracts.
LLC Formation - Need to form an LLC or corporation for your venture?
Federal Trademark Search & Analysis - Be certain terms are available for use and determine the extent of protection which can be claimed.
“Brandito” Search Engine Watch Service - Trademark owners have a legal obligation to “police” their marks. Our Internet enforcement program is vital for every business. Branditos destroy the value of intellectual property. Our cost efficient, monthly service is designed to alert clients to problems early. Our staff looks for trademark brand jacking. Monthly reports notify you of violations and recommends further action. Subscribers receive preferred rates for enforcement letters necessary to rid your brand space of intruders.
In-House Protection Services – Internet companies, marketing firms, entertainment companies, and anyone selling branded goods or services, may find it cost effective to establish an in-house IP management program. We train and set up simple risk management programs.
Copyright Recapture - If you are, or have, clients with royalty income streams from older copyrights, proper termination of such grants under the law could double your income for the remainder of copyright protection. Estate planning professionals, CPAs & business managers must seek counsel for clients to review publishing & recording agreements that transferred rights.
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Louise L. Hay and Hay House, Inc. |
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Virgin Mega Stores |
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Peace Talks Mediation Services |
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Eloqui |
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Gold Coast Partners |
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Associated Production Music |
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Dr. Doreen Virtue and Angel Therapy |
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Denise Linn and Interior Alignment |
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Digital Buddha Studios |
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The Clash |
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Erica Courtney |
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Black Toast Music |
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Internet Diesel |
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Latin Artists Juan Carlos Fernandez, “Rabito”, Los Creadorez¸Patrulla 81, Oscar Medina |
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Manufacturers and Distributors of branded products and services on a global basis; entertainment companies, authors, publishers, recording artists, writers, due diligence for buyers and sellers of businesses
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| Graduate Degrees |
J.D. University of Denver College of Law
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| College Degrees |
B.A. English
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Prof-Music Law; L.A. CR Soc'y
BHBA;Tulane U.; Cal CR Conference
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BHBA; IP Sec; INTA; L.A. CR Soc'y
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chodgson@hodgson-law.com
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